Aluminium
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌæl.(j)ʊˈmɪn.i.əm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aluminium is a noun meaning A light, silvery metal extracted from bauxite, and a chemical element (symbol Al) with an atomic number of 13.
Meaning
A light, silvery metal extracted from bauxite, and a chemical element (symbol Al) with an atomic number of 13.
More Meanings
- (countable) A single atom of this element.
- (slang) Aircraft or other machinery made partially or wholly of aluminium.
Example Sentences
There are plenty of reasons, Australians may reason, why our nation might be exempted from the threatened next round of Trumpian tariffs, on stuff like aluminium and pharmaceuticals.
Word Forms
- aluminiums
- aluminum
Synonyms for aluminium
Depending on context, synonyms include alumium, aluminum, al.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aluminum, al, alumina, metal, anodized, extrusion.
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